List of Famous people named Aldus

Here are some famous Alduses:

Aldus Manutius

First Name Aldus

Born on November 30, 1449

Died on February 6, 1515 (aged 65)

Born in Italy, Lazio

Aldus Pius Manutius was an Italian humanist, scholar, educator, and the founder of the Aldine Press. Manutius devoted the later part of his life to publishing and disseminating rare texts. His interest in and preservation of Greek manuscripts mark him as an innovative publisher of his age dedicated to the editions he produced. His enchiridia, small portable books, revolutionized personal reading and are the predecessor of the modern paperback.

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Aldus Manutius the Younger

First Name Aldus

Born on February 13, 1547

Died on October 24, 1597 (aged 50)

Aldus Manutius, the Younger was the grandson of Aldus Manutius and son of Paulus Manutius. He was the last member of the Manuzio family to be active in the Aldine Press that his grandfather founded.

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